Lancer fans Devin and Ethan Poupard pose with the Queen’s Cup before Wednesday’s game at South Windsor Arena.
A special tailgate party sponsored by the University of Windsor Alumni Association will feature a free barbecue before the Lancer football game Saturday, October 4, at Alumni Field. The party, which begins at 11:30 a.m., promises free food, music, and more.
The game itself kicks off at 1 p.m., with the Lancers looking to extend a four-game winning streak. Opponents Guelph Gryphons have a three-game winning streak of their own, including a 66-0 pasting of Queen’s in their last contest.
The most recent meeting of these two teams was in the Ontario University Athletics 2013 quarter-final, when Guelph beat Windsor 31-21.
In addition to some great action on the field, fans will enjoy a garage sale of Lancer football gear, including game-worn jerseys, and the giveaway of a semester’s free tuition to a UWindsor student. Entrants must be in attendance cheering on the blue and gold to have a chance to win!
In other varsity action, the soccer teams will host Laurier on Sunday, with the women playing at 1 p.m. and the men at 3:15 p.m.
Women’s hockey is in the nation’s capital for exhibition games Friday against Ottawa and Saturday against Carleton; the men’s volleyball team will compete in the Thompson Rivers Tournament in Kamloops, BC; and the cross country teams are in South Bend, Indiana, for the Notre Dame Invitational meet.
Lancer J.C. Houde comes up with the puck after a scramble behind the Guelph net Wednesday.
Men’s hockey opens championship defense with win
The Lancer men’s hockey team opened its 2014/15 season Wednesday with a 4-2 victory over the Guelph Gryphons at South Windsor Arena. Spencer Pommells led the reigning Queen’s Cup champions with two goals. Rookies Dylan Denomme and Matt Fuller each chipped in singles. Read a full game summary at goLancers.ca.
Besides the on-ice excitment, the evening featured a chance for fans to pose with the Queen’s Cup trophy, second only to the Stanley Cup in its longevity.
The Lancers’ next divisional action comes October 10 when they travel to Waterloo to face of against the Warriors. They return home Friday, October 17, to host the Laurier Golden Hawks. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at South Windsor Arena.